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Areas Of Smoke
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Iosco County, MI · Great Lakes
Tawas Point State Park
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
A 183-acre sand spit at the tip of Tawas Bay on Lake Huron — known as the "Cape Cod of the Midwest" for the constantly shifting point and an exceptional spring/fall migration birding spot. Anchored by the 1876 Tawas Point Lighthouse.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Areas of smoke. Sunny. High near 83, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Areas of smoke. Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 2:42pm edt until july 19 at 5:00am edt by nws gaylord mi
67 /100
good
61 Sunbathe
77 Walk
71 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 2:42PM EDT until July 19 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Gaylord MI
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the northwest and highest waves around 4 feet. * WHERE...Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Haze
Wind
20 mph
NW
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
6 High
High 01 PM–02 PM · burn in ~33m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Areas Of Smoke
Water
Water Temp
—
Water Quality
Clean
38 cfu/100mL · E. coli
USGS · sampled 11mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:06 AM
Sunset
9:13 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Areas Of Smoke
0%
75
81°
Areas Of Smoke
5%
68
79°
Showers And Thunderstorms
88%
14
67°
Mostly Sunny
11%
60
72°
Sunny
3%
80
74°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
46
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen UV index 6 — high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Day-use lot; MI Recreation Passport required.
Dogs
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Entry Fee
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Address
686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Tawas Point State Park today?
Tawas Point State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Tawas Point State Park dog-friendly?
Designated pet-friendly shoreline section between campground and lighthouse along Tawas Bay. 6-ft leash required. Prohibited on all other beach areas.
Is there an entry fee at Tawas Point State Park?
MI Recreation Passport: $17 resident / $34 non-resident annual.
Are there lifeguards at Tawas Point State Park?
No lifeguards are stationed at Tawas Point State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Tawas Point State Park?
Amenities at Tawas Point State Park include restrooms, showers, campground, lighthouse tours, playground, volleyball, nature trail, picnic area.
When is the water warmest at Tawas Point State Park?
Great Lakes water temperatures peak in late July and August at roughly 68-74°F near shore — cool compared to the ocean. Best swimming window is mid-July to late August.
Where is Tawas Point State Park located?
Tawas Point State Park is in Iosco County, MI, at 686 Tawas Beach Rd, East Tawas, MI 48730.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS